Libby Watson
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Facebook Thinks Saying “Men Are Trash” Is Hate Speech
As the old saying goes, “men are trash.” If you’re a twenty-something woman, you’ve probably said this phrase to your friends at least once, possibly over alcoholic drinks after a man has done something bad. Or perhaps you’ve said it to coworkers after your dumb boss makes a boob joke in front of the entire…
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Americans Are Dying Younger In These 13 Counties
As Republican politicians take aim at the Affordable Care Act and present their reasoned alternative, the Kill The Poor And Turn Them Into Chef Boyardee Act of 2017, it’s a good time to remember a distinctive element of healthcare in the US: Inequality, particularly income inequality.
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Uber Faces Criminal Probe For ‘Greyball’ Program
Reuters is reporting that Uber faces a criminal investigation by the US Department of Justice for using software to avoid scrutiny by government regulators.
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Of Course Ivanka Trump Tweeted About Juicero
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love Juicero. I love this dumb, insanely over-engineered, $US400 ($535) juice squeezing machine that works marginally better than using your own hands. And it turns out I may share that passion with America’s First Daughter, Ivanka Trump.